In the Wheatstone's bridge shown, $P = 2\,\Omega ,$ $Q = 3\,\Omega ,$ $R = 6\,\Omega $ and $S = 8\,\Omega $. In order to obtain balance, shunt resistance across '$S$' must be .............. $\Omega$
  • A$2$
  • B$3$
  • C$6$
  • D$8$
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